Event

Take a walk on the wild side at OMCA’s reopening of the Gallery of California Natural Sciences, during Friday Nights @ OMCA! The galleries are open ‘til midnight, and the Gallery of California Natural Sciences reopens to the public with a grand ceremony at 7 pm. Join the foodie festivities with Off the Grid’s food trucks on 10th Street. Enjoy California beer and wine at bars throughout the Museum. Have a roaring good time with animal face-painting, and dress up as your favorite California animal and strut your stuff in our costume contest! Rock out retro California style with tunes from DJs and surf bands.

What to expect on May 31:

11 am to Midnight

Galleries of California Art, Gallery of California History, Museum Gardens and special exhibitions open all day, and we/customize’s final weekend

Cost: Half-price gallery admission for adults, ages 18 and under are free. Admission for Members is always free. Cash bar. Prices vary for Off the Grid food trucks.

Transportation: OMCA is located one block from the Lake Merritt BART Station. Event parking is available at the Museum garage for a $5 flat fee after 5 pm. The Museum garage closes at 12:30 am. Additional parking is available at the ALCO Parking Garage located at 165 13th Street at Jackson Street, with a $5 flat fee starting at 7 pm. The Alco Garage closes at 1 am. More information is available on our Directions page.